Rappahannock River Flow
As of 2026-08-04, the Rappahannock River is flowing at a combined 1,386 cfs across 2 USGS streamgauges — 72% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 1,932 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Rappahannock River was last observed at 1,386 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,749 acre-ft of water today; about 72% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,932 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2014-05-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at 66,200 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Rappahannock River Near Fredericksburg reporting a streamflow rate of 1,000 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Rappahannock River At Remington with a gauge stage of 3.51 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Rappahannock River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 301 ft, the Rappahannock River At Remington.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Rappahannock River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Rappahannock River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rappahannock River At Remington
VA
USGS 01664000
|
386 | 3.51 | 324.6 | 204% | 11 | 20,700 | 301 |
|
Rappahannock River Near Fredericksburg
VA
USGS 01668000
|
1,000 | 2.64 | 69.5 | 245% | 32 | 49,000 | 74 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Rappahannock River
The Rappahannock River is a 195-mile river in Virginia that flows through the Piedmont and Coastal Plain regions. It was an important transportation route in colonial times and played a significant role in the Civil War. The river's headwaters are in the Blue Ridge Mountains and it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. The Rappahannock River is used for drinking water, irrigation, and hydroelectric power, and is home to several reservoirs and dams. The major reservoirs include Lake Brittle, Lake Pelham, and Abel Lake. The river is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming, and supports a diverse range of aquatic life. The Rappahannock River is a vital part of Virginia's history, economy, and natural environment.
Recreation along the Rappahannock River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Rappahannock River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Rappahannock River
How is the Rappahannock River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-04, the Rappahannock River is flowing at a combined 1,386 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 72% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Rappahannock River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Rappahannock River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.